COLLECTION NAME:
Oral Histories - KOHC 1974-1979
Record
Filename:
1976OH04.2 - Shelby.mp3
Identifier:
1976OH04.2
Title:
Rufus and Oakie Shelby
Biographical Sketch:
Farmer Rufus Napolean Shelby was born on December 27, 1892. He died on September 1, 1984.
Description:
Mr. Shelby remembers the burning of the river boat "City of Pittsburg." He recalls the construction of a section of the I.C. Railroad. Mr. Shelby also gives a brief history of the community of Kevil, businesses, telephone service, individuals and mentions huckster wagons operated by stores, adding comments on premiums available from Arbuckle and Lyons coffees.
Date:
2/1/1977
Creator:
Rufus Shelby & Oakie Shelby
Subject:
Ballard County (KY)
Subject:
History
Subject:
Railroads
Subject:
Rivers -- Ohio River
Subject:
Steamboats
Publisher:
Kentucky Oral History Commission
Contributor:
Doris Elrod
Type:
Oral History
Format:
audio/mpeg
Language:
English
Coverage:
Ballard County
Rights:
Permission must be obtained from The Kentucky Oral History Commission, part of the Kentucky Historical Society, prior to reuse of these recordings.
Duration:
52 minutes
Bit Rate/Frequency:
64kbps